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V833 YCT

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,161 mi
Last recorded129,161 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 YCT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 129,161 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre flat

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,885 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,380 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s hand b rake slow to release

rear link arms have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,293 miles

o/s hand b rake slow to release

rear link arms have slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,082 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,460 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2005 27,613 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 27,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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V833 YCT is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V833 YCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V833 YCT registered?

V833 YCT is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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